As this subject is being shared with all and sundry.
Here is another angle from another Europa Club Member.
Not me I hasten to add! and not conducive either to sharing mistakes or
errors.
Gerry Holland
> I have to say that the PFA are quite clear on this subject and do and always
> have very firmly insisted on the fine pitch stop being set such that engine
> max RPM cannot be exceeded up to climb speed even with the throttle wide
> open.
>
> If (as should have been the case) Mark obtained mod permission to fit this
> C/S prop, then he would have been informed by Francis and his inspector
> would have had to sign to this effect. There are other requirements also,
> including ability to achieve 300 ft/min climb after and aborted landing with
> the prop in full coarse.
>
> So all said, I do not know what Mark is doing flying an A/C in an un
> airworthy state. Taking all into account I think he would do well to keep
> his mouth shut and get his prop fixed and signed for properly.
> PS I am sure Francis will now be checking up on whoever fitted the prop!
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